UALBANY BEGINS LACROSSE STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Albany, N.Y. – The University at Albany has begun construction on permanent seating and a press box at John Fallon Field, the home of the school’s men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. The nearly $2 million project will provide seating for 2,000 spectators and is expected to be completed for use in the 2008-09 academic year.

Temporary seating will be available to UAlbany lacrosse spectators during the 2008 season. A grandstand was recently erected on the east side of the facility and is similar to one used during last year’s postseason tournament play. UAlbany will now sell tickets for all home lacrosse games. Tickets are $5.00 for general admission and $1.00 for youth (12 & under). Tickets will be sold on the northwest corner of Fallon Field.

Due to the construction, spectators will no longer be able to enter the facility from the southwest and southeast corners. An attached map displays the pedestrian routes. Spectators will still be able to park in the SEFCU Arena parking lot. However, the walking route to the entrance will follow the west side of The Bubble and through University Field (football stadium). Spectators may also use the Indian Quad parking lot and enter Fallon Field from the north side.

The permanent seating design was developed by Clough Harbour & Associates, while James H. Maloy, Inc. is the contractor. In addition to seating, the project will include a field ramp, two ticket booths, architectural improvements, pedestrian lighting and banner poles.